No one could have blamed Thad Matta for letting out a sigh of relief. Top-ranked Ohio State’s coach expected a difficult time against Northwestern, and that’s exactly what the unbeaten Buckeyes got Saturday night. They also found a way to capture their 22nd straight victory, thanks to a late steal from veteran David Lighty and [...]

The way Phil Mickelson likes to play golf, he didn’t have much fun Saturday at Torrey Pines. Based on how he needs to play the South Course, Phil was thrilled. Mickelson gave up on his swashbuckling style by playing it safe in the Farmers Insurance Open, making eight pars and a birdie on the back [...]

The ailing Miami Heat may not stay that way much longer. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were both on the team flight to Oklahoma City, a sign that both may be in the lineup when the Heat visit the Thunder on Sunday afternoon. An MRI exam on Wade’s sore right wrist Saturday morning showed no [...]

Kim Clijsters finally won her first Australian Open title and the fourth major of her career, wiping tears from her eyes after she beat Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 Saturday. The loss ended an outstanding run through the tournament by Li, who became the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam singles final. Read [...]

James Jones insists he got a hand on the basketball. The Detroit Pistons said he got a hand on Austin Daye instead. Either way, the Miami Heat exalted in the outcome. Eddie House hit two deciding free throws with 6.5 seconds left, LeBron James led all scorers with 39 points and Daye missed a contested [...]